Convert Btu (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to Btu (IT)/second.
1 Btu/s = 3599.99999318 Btu/h. To convert Btu (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3599.99999318; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.000277777778304 Btu/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/s = 3599.99999318 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.000277777778304 Btu/s
- 10 Btu/s = 35999.9999318 Btu/h
- 100 Btu/s = 359999.999318 Btu/h
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 Btu/s = 3599.99999317572 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to Btu/h:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 3599.99999317572 Btu/h = 53999.9998976357 Btu/h
Btu (It)/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/s | 3599.99999318 Btu/h |
| 2 Btu/s | 7199.99998635 Btu/h |
| 3 Btu/s | 10799.9999795 Btu/h |
| 5 Btu/s | 17999.9999659 Btu/h |
| 10 Btu/s | 35999.9999318 Btu/h |
| 20 Btu/s | 71999.9998635 Btu/h |
| 50 Btu/s | 179999.999659 Btu/h |
| 100 Btu/s | 359999.999318 Btu/h |
| 500 Btu/s | 1799999.99659 Btu/h |
| 1000 Btu/s | 3599999.99318 Btu/h |
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s) = 3599.99999318 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/second value by 3599.99999318. For example, 25 Btu/s × 3599.99999318 = 89999.9998294 Btu/h.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 Btu/s = 35999.9999318 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/s = 3599.99999318 Btu/h.